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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,021.16 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,021.16 and 546.32 is: 817.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,021.16 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,021.16 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,021.16 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 557,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,880.13/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.53

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